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Special Issues

Foods publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Open for Submission

Valorization of Agrifood Waste and Byproducts in the Development of New Added-Value Applications

Guest Editors: Sílvia Petronilho, Isabel Ferreira
6 articles | Viewed by 13,024

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria: Functional and Safety Characterization and Employment in the Production of Probiotic (Fermented) Foods and Beverages

Guest Editors: Vincenzina Fusco, Daniele Chieffi
3 articles | Viewed by 5,038

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Intelligent Modelling and Advanced Processing Technologies: Driving the Future of Food Engineering

Guest Editors: Kai Knoerzer, Jordan Pennells

Deadline: 15 August 2026

Open for Submission

Advanced Analytical and Biotechnological Approaches for Food Quality and Safety Improvement

Guest Editors: Shan Liang, Lei Cheng

Deadline: 14 August 2026

Open for Submission

Listeria monocytogenes in the Food Chain: Detection, Control, Resistance, and Emerging Risks

Guest Editors: Arícia Possas, Fernando Pérez-Rodríguez
Viewed by 337

Deadline: 20 July 2026

Open for Submission

Structure and Function of Food Proteins, Peptides, and Amino Acids

Guest Editors: Yueming Hu, Hui Wang
Viewed by 18

Deadline: 20 July 2026

Open for Submission

Food Microbial Safety and Emerging Contaminants: Prevention and Control of Pathogens and Microplastics

Guest Editor: Nicoletta Cristiana Quaglia
Viewed by 8

Deadline: 20 July 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Micronutrient Science: Bioavailability, Functional Foods and Precision Nutrition

Guest Editors: Sławomira Drzymala-Czyz, Malgorzata Dobrzynska
Viewed by 61

Deadline: 17 July 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Aquatic Food Preservation: Innovative Materials, Intelligent Monitoring and Mechanisms of Quality Deterioration

Guest Editors: Jing Xie, Jun Mei
Viewed by 42

Deadline: 15 July 2026

Open for Submission

Sustainable Postharvest Solutions for Fruits and Vegetables: Innovations in Processing, Packaging and Storage Systems

Guest Editor: Valeria Rizzo
1 article | Viewed by 1,529

Deadline: 15 July 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Physicochemical Characterization, Sensory Evaluation and Technological Applications of Innovative Foods and Beverages

Guest Editors: Maria Eugenia de Oliveira Mamede, Bruno Nicolau Paulino
Viewed by 149

Deadline: 10 July 2026

Open for Submission

Food Colloids: Characterization, Functional Properties and Applications

Guest Editors: Zhe Liu, Xi Yang, Ting Liu
Viewed by 80

Deadline: 10 July 2026

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